At the very beginning of World War II, Britain faced the threat of German invasion of their country. The Nazis are moving farther, the Allied army is cornered on the beaches of Dunkirk, the fate of Western Europe depends on what actions the newly appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill will take. He has to make a difficult choice: enter into negotiations with Hitler and conclude an agreement to save the citizens of the country, or try to rally the nation and rebuff the invaders, despite the illusory chances of success.